Donna Lea Godsey, 82, of Salina, Kan., passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1943, in Scott City, Kansas, to Orlie and Bertha (Thomas) Paynter. In 1972, Donna married Jerry Godsey. Together, they built a loving home and shared many years of marriage. Donna was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and especially enjoyed...

Moyne Irene Hanes Siler passed away peacefully on June 2, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, adventure, and dedication to family. Born in Minneapolis Kansas, in her grandmother’s home. Moyne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother—whose life was marked by strength, resilience, and grace. On May 6, 1945, Moyne married her 4th grade sweethear...

Mary Ellen Spidell, 80, of Solomon, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Born in Conway, Iowa, on October 30, 1944, to Edrie Arlene (McCreary) and Frank Mackillen Gardner. Mary’s compassionate spirit led her to work in various caregiving roles throughout her life, including in the nursery, as a hairstylist, and in the kitchen at St. Francis Boys Home. Her nurturing nature extende...

CMSgt Salvatore G. DiMatteo, USAF retired, was born October 10, 1939, and passed away May 27, 2025, in Colorado Springs. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Pierce DiMatteo; his two daughters: Salena DiMatteo-Dobbs (Bill) and Laurie Sherman (Tom); four grandchildren: Nathan, Annamarie, Jonathan, and Andrew Dobbs; his sister, Frances Collins; brother, Phil DiMatteo; and many nieces an...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Lee Isaacson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Tom left this world on May 30, 2025, at the age of 81. Tom was born on June 15, 1943, in Salina, Kansas, to Lee and Mary (Jacobs) Isaacson. On May 1, 1965, Tom married the love of his life, Jean Ann Hoover. Together, they shared a beautiful life filled with l...

Patricia J. Baldwin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2025, at the age of 85. Patty was born on January 6, 1940, to Clarence and Hazel (Bellis) Miller in Atchison, Kansas. Patty was raised on a farm where she learned her strength and compassion that she passed to her children. Patty was preceded in death by her ...

Charles (Chuck) Raymond Stein, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 29, 2025. He was born in Ashland, KS on December 1, 1938, to Benedict A. & Fredeline F. (LaBarge) Stein. He moved with his family to Minneapolis in 1940. He graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1956. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy, serving 27 months overseas. After returning h...

Eleanor Marie Dunshie, age 92, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2025 at her home in Concordia, Kansas surrounded by her family. Eleanor was born on August 25, 1932 in Shinglehouse, PA to Chester “Chet” & Nellie (Buchanan) Lunn. Eleanor married Frederic Lee Dunshie in Shinglehouse, PA on January 11, 1953. He preceded her in death on May 26, 2020. She graduated from Shinglehouse High School...

Jesus Hernandez passed away May 21, 2025, in Salina, KS. He left a warm and wonderful mark in the city and the house he loved. He was born on July 27, 1952, in Deerfield, KS. He attended Deerfield High School and graduated in 1970. He then went to Kansas State University obtained a BS in 1974 and a MS in 1976. Jesus was proceeded in death by his Parents: Guadalupe Mosqueda Hernandez and Valenti...

Michael R. Chaput, 66, of Salina, KS, went to be with the Lord on May 28, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Mike was born on March 28, 1959, in Salina, KS, to Dean and Gladys (Blackwell) Chaput. He grew up in a faith-filled family where he learned the value of a strong work ethic, compassion, and love. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Sacred Heart High School with t...